Weekly Strategies to Help Kids (And Grown Ups) Thrive

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Descriptive Praise

By noticing and naming what kids do well, adults can help nudge them towards better behavior.

Oct 15, 2025

The Send Off

Camp nerves are normal. Confidence comes after the leap.

I Saw It on Instagram

A Psychologist’s Take on 5 Viral Parenting Claims

Jun 17•Julia Martin Burch

The Myth of the Perfect Parent(ing Strategy)

Strategies matter. Relationships matter too. But the strongest parenting approaches combine both: clear guidance delivered within a warm and supportive…

Jun 10

The Assist

Your monthly shortcut to the things we've found useful, delightful, and surprisingly effective in the ongoing work of raising and educating kids.

Jun 3

Giving Effective Commands

Why kids stop responding when they learn the first four requests don’t count—and how to get them listening without nagging, escalating, or losing your…

May 27

Zen and the Art of Knowing Where Your Keys Are

How Montessori Design Can Help You Get Your Sh*t Together

May 20•Alex Tzelnic

The Stuck Brain

Having a phrase and an action to help you let go of situations when you feel stuck can be a powerful way to learn how to turn struggle into growth.

May 13

The Accommodation Trap: When Helping Fuels Anxiety

A practical, compassionate guide to one of the most powerful ways adults shape child anxiety

May 5•Julia Martin Burch

Cold Temperature

Big feelings are inevitable—crashing out doesn’t have to be.

Apr 29